Quiz on the Parts of the Ear

What are the smallest bones in your body called?

• Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup

• Pinna, Cochlea, and Auditory Nerve

• Eardrum, Ossicles, and Ear Canal

• Outer, Middle, and Inner Ear

What is the outer part of the ear called?

• Cochlea

• Pinna

• Eardrum

• Ossicles

What does the ear canal do?

• Connects the outer ear to the inner ear

• Collects sound waves

• Vibrates with sound

• Sends signals to the brain

What is the eardrum?

• A spiral-shaped shell

• A thin flap of skin

• A tube

• A tiny bone

What do the ossicles do?

• Protect the ear canal

• Convert vibrations into signals

• Collect sound waves

• Move tiny bones in the middle ear

What shape does the cochlea resemble?

• A bone

• A drum

• A snail shell

• A tube

What does the auditory nerve do?

• Sends signals to the brain

• Vibrates with sound

• Collects sound

• Protects the ear

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What should you avoid doing to take care of your ears?

• Cleaning with water

• Going to the doctor

• Using a soft cloth

• Listening to loud sounds

What is earwax's purpose?

• To vibrate with sound

• To protect the ear canal

• To collect sound

• To send signals to the brain

What can damage your eardrum?

• Cleaning with a cloth

• Using cotton buds

• Going to the doctor

• Listening to music